Sonography schools in Alabama

Looking for diagnostic medical sonography schools in Alabama? There are 7, including 6 public colleges and 1 private career school. Sonographers in Alabama earn a median $68,180 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
7
Public colleges
6
Median pay in AL
$68,180

7 diagnostic medical sonography schools

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  1. Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound

    Mobile, AL · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography

  2. Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +18

  3. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +22

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  5. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  6. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +16

  7. Lurleen B Wallace Community College

    Andalusia, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +9

  8. Northwest-Shoals Community College

    Muscle Shoals, AL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

What sonographers earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Sonographer salary in AlabamaHow to become a sonographer

Median pay
$68,180
$32.78 an hour
Typical range
$51,700–$83,220
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
1,510
Job growth, 2025–35
+13.9%
6,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many diagnostic medical sonography schools are in Alabama?

We list 7 schools in Alabama with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 6 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Hanceville, Mobile, Gadsden, Montgomery, and Birmingham.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in Alabama?

Yes. 6 public colleges in Alabama offer diagnostic medical sonography. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does diagnostic medical sonography school cost in Alabama?

Among the 6 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,792 to $13,170. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do sonographers make in Alabama?

The median pay for sonographers in Alabama is $68,180 a year, and most earn between $51,700 and $83,220, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a diagnostic medical sonography school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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